Job Description
Position Overview
We are seeking an Intermediate-level IT Project Manager with experience delivering infrastructure-focused projects to join our team in Oakland. The Project Manager will lead small-to-medium scale IT infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through deployment and transition to operations. This role requires strong project management expertise, hands-on collaboration, and the ability to proactively follow up, engage stakeholders, and keep projects aligned with scope, budget, and schedule.
Top Skills & Attributes
- Experience with project templates, job aids, and training materials .
- Strong understanding of end-to-end project delivery methodologies.
- Collaborative / Agile mindset – comfortable with proactive outreach, following up, and facilitating teamwork .
- Good researcher – able to find and apply best practices .
- Strong communication, organizational, and people skills.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and optimize project templates, job aids, and training materials .Lead one or more small-to-medium projects (typically $100K – $2M ) with clear scope, timelines, and budgets.Define project requirements, roles, responsibilities, and staffing needs.Independently plan and schedule project work to meet objectives.Provide leadership and direction to analysts, schedulers, and project contributors.Conduct kick-off meetings and clearly communicate expectations.Track, record, and report on issues, risks, changes, and project status using PG&E tools.Forecast and manage project costs, resources, and contracts.Develop and maintain detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and project schedules .Monitor key milestones and resolve schedule or budget issues.Coordinate contract / vendor work in line with PG&E policies.Conduct site visits / walkdowns as required.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, cost, and quality objectives.Close projects with full documentation, storage, and audit readiness.Required Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s / MBA a plus).Experience :3+ years managing small-to-medium complexity IT infrastructure projects.Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure delivery ( networking, computing, telecom, security, data centers, voice / data communications ).Proven expertise in project management methodologies, budgeting, cost control, resource planning, and scheduling.Ability to work in a matrixed environment and influence across teams.Excellent written and verbal communication; highly collaborative team player.Technical Skills :Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word .Experience with Primavera, PPMC, SAP, and Visio (preferred).Desired Certifications
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent.Agile / Scrum certification a plus.What Success Looks Like
Delivering infrastructure projects on time and within budget.Proactively engaging stakeholders and ensuring strong collaboration.Applying project management expertise while adapting to Agile / hybrid practices where appropriate.